Tetanus is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani and most commonly presents as trismus or other muscle spasms. Despite the development
of the tetanus toxoid vaccine, tetanus infection has not been eradicated. Additionally,
while there are hypothesized protective levels of tetanus antibody, tetanus infection
may still occur in properly vaccinated individuals.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: November 11, 2013
Accepted:
October 8,
2013
Received:
October 4,
2013
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☆Source of Support: None.
☆☆Prior Presentations: None.
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